The Victoria City Council has passed a new rule to increase the city’s budget by $45,000 for the upcoming May election. Initially, the 2024 budget had set aside $60,000 for the election costs. However, with the former Mayor Jeff Bauknight deciding to contest for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives, the city found … Read more
In Wharton County, shopping boosted local economies in El Campo, Wharton, and East Bernard. State rebates were lower except for East Bernard, up 33.07% ($14,000), El Campo up 23.16% ($87,000), and Wharton up 5.73% ($5,000). However, Wharton County’s overall rebate dropped by 10.82% ($50,000). These funds support local services and reduce property taxes.
El Campo Bowling Center wrapped up a big makeover and threw a party on Saturday. Kids got to bowl at no cost while local chefs battled it out in a chili cook-off. The center, which just spent $400,000 on updates, combined the celebration with their yearly chili contest. Thirty-six teams cooked chili and sides, with … Read more
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 Max got a bulletproof and stab-proof vest. It’s all thanks to a generous donation from Vested Interest in K9s, a non-profit. This protective gear is made in the U.S., specially fitted for K9 officers, and it’s certified for safety. The program is for dogs in the U.S. who are at … Read more
Residents of Wharton ISD can find out how their school board is keeping up with educational requirements tonight. At the district’s regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a rundown of the training hours the trustees have completed. The meeting’s at the district office on North Fulton Street
In May, folks in the county have choices to make. The Palacios mayor’s seat is up for grabs, along with positions for Bay City and Palacios ISD trustees, Palacios Councilmembers, and Caney Creek Municipality Utility District board directors. The Joint General Election happens on May 4th, with early voting starting Monday, covering all precincts. Ballot … Read more
In Wharton, dog owners are celebrating the opening of the city’s first dog park at Santa Fe Bark Park. It’s located along Fulton Street, between East Santa Fe and East Third. This new outdoor space, made possible by donations and hard work, offers a safe place for pups to play. The park is open from … Read more
Bay City is launching a new app to make it easier for residents to report local issues like potholes. The app, developed with SeeClickFix, allows users to snap a photo and send it to the right city department. People can also track their reports’ status through the app. It’s still being tested but should be … Read more
El Campo police nabbed a suspect from Edna on Monday. Charles Hebert, 72, faces charges for assaulting a child, dating back to January of 2016. He’s now locked up in Wharton County Jail, needing $150,000 for bail. In Victoria on Monday, U.S. Marshals nabbed 36-year-old Abraham Garamillo. He’s accused of assaulting a family member by … Read more
In Fort Bend County, a Richmond man got an 18-year jail term for shooting at someone in a truck. The incident happened last year when he blocked a truck on the road and fired his gun, barely missing the driver’s head. The shooter ran away but came back later. The victim passed away from other … Read more